Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight vs Split Fiction
Both are licensed co-op-friendly action adventures, but only one demands a partner — and only one makes you wrestle with DRM.
Updated 8d ago
Best LEGO Batman yet if you can stomach Denuvo DRM and repetitive Catwoman collectibles.
A fresh mechanic every ten minutes and a sci-fi/fantasy split worth two playthroughs — the best co-op game Hazelight has made, but there's no solo mode at all.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 9; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 9.
| Measure | Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | Split Fiction |
|---|---|---|
| Value Split Fiction wins on value | ||
| Price now | $58.04 −17% · GameBillet | $32.49 −35% · EA Store |
| All-time low | $45.85 | $32.49 |
| Cost / hour | $4.50/hr $58.04 · 13 h main story | $2.37/hr $32.49 · 14 h main story |
| Off its low | +27% low was Jul 2026 | At its low low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 13 h | 14 h |
| Health Split Fiction wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 14k reviews | 97% 127k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 93% 314 votes · vs 96% lifetime | 95% 743 votes · vs 97% lifetime |
| Peak players | 2,005 Aug 2026 · ↓ 15% MoM | 12,918 Aug 2026 · ↓ 25% MoM |
| Launch peak | 6% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 5% of Mar 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 33,053 May 2026 | 258,641 Mar 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 18 months ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Celebration of Batman's entire history is the hook 100-hour fans rave about, with the Arkham Asylum level as the standout.
Collectible repetition in Catwoman side missions is the friction even platinum chasers flag, alongside Denuvo launch failures.
from our June 2026 verdict
Split Fiction
The constant mechanic rotation is the hook — every chapter drops a fresh twist, and long-time players say the sci-fi/fantasy blend keeps both playthroughs lively.
A few puzzles miss and require trial-and-error, but the occasional stumble is easy to forgive next to the near-constant inventiveness.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight if
- You want to play solo or with a friend without mandatory co-op
- You're a Batman fan who knows deep cuts from comics and films
- You don't mind Denuvo online checks and repetitive LEGO collectibles
Pick Split Fiction if
- You have a dedicated partner for couch co-op every session
- You loved It Takes Two and want Hazelight's latest mechanic-swapping ride
- You prefer a game with no solo mode and mixed-skill pair support
Bottom line
Pick Split Fiction if you have a reliable co-op partner and want constant mechanical surprises; pick Lego Batman if you need solo play or can't stomach a partner requirement, even with Denuvo attached.